Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Shrub
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Showy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Century Plant
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Century Plant
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Century Plant
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Agavaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Century Plant and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.